Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the systems through which materials are selected, acquired and stored on site for building or construction work up to and including medium rise projects. It ensures the delivery to the site of materials that meet contract specifications and service requirements for commercial projects. To achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building construction materials and technologies, environmental effects on materials and testing procedures is required. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, related construction industry professionals and senior managers within building and construction firms responsible for supervising and applying quality standards to the selection of construction materials for medium rise building and construction projects. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and describe the properties of building materials. |
1.1. Suitability of materials commonly used in the region is identified for a given building system. 1.2. Properties of materials, their standards of quality and the compatibility and non-compatibility of different materials are identified. 1.3. Environmental impacts of different materials are identified. 1.4. Impact of allowable tolerances on the conversion of naturally occurring materials is identified. 1.5. Tolerances for installing and assembling materials are identified and checked in regard to the nature of the work being performed and the requirements of Australian standards. |
2. Ensure suitable building materials are selected for application. |
2.1. Selection of building materials is conducted with reference to structural requirements and suitability for the building system specified in the contract. 2.2. Materials are selected for their safety, required fire resistance rating, serviceability and cost effectiveness. 2.3. Short and long-term degradation of materials is considered in relation to the proposed life cycle of the building. 2.4. Alternative materials are selected if specified materials are unavailable or unsuitable. |
3. Supervise the acceptance, safe handling and storage of materials on site. |
3.1. Organisational procedures for the acceptance , safe handling and storage of materials on site are identified and communicated. 3.2. Limitations and effects of transportation on materials and components are determined and action is taken in the case of potentially damaging circumstances. 3.3. Materials are handled correctly and safely on site using appropriate equipment and safe work practices. 3.4. Materials are stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications and in compliance with the relevant Australian standards. 3.5. Systems are implemented for inspecting all materials delivered on site for naturally occurring and/or manufactured defects before installation. 3.6. Personnel are aware of actions to be taken in the case of defects caused by incorrect installation, application or placement. 3.7. Timber is preserved and ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in the construction process are protected using established methods. |
4. Supervise testing of materials on site for suitability and fitness for purpose. |
4.1. Testing of materials , including soil, filling, compacting, surfacing, concreting and welding, is carried out to specifications and results are analysed on-site before and during installation. 4.2. Samples of materials taken during placement or installation are accurately identified and sent for laboratory testing. 4.3. Materials are given visual checks for suitability before building in, with materials sent off-site for testing if required. 4.4. Processes are implemented to ensure defective materials are identified and remedial action is recorded. |
5. Establish records of materials testing and report on testing process conformance or otherwise. |
5.1. Records of tests and testing procedures are established and maintained by the organisation in accordance with its quality management obligations. 5.2. Test results and reports are periodically evaluated to maintain integrity of organisational quality standards. 5.3. Non-conformant on-site materials tests are immediately notified to the appropriate company officer for further action. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by the effective supervision and application of quality standards to the selection of specified construction materials. This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Materials include: |
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Selection of building materials includes: |
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Acceptance , safe handling and storage of materials include: |
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Testing of materials includes: |
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Records of tests and testing procedures include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |